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Part 8 – Redevelopment of St. Joseph’s Convent, Main Street, Ferbane, Co. Offaly

Planning and Development Act, 2000 as amended. Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 as amended.

Notice is hereby given that Offaly County Council, proposes to carry out development, at St. Joseph’s Convent, Main Street, Ferbane, Co. Offaly:

The development consists of:

The redevelopment of St. Joseph’s Convent, ancillary buildings and grounds to incorporate a multi-purpose community/enterprise/learning space. The development consists of the refurbishment of the convent building and assembly hall; the construction of a new two-storey extension with a new accessible three-storey staircase/lift to the existing convent building; the demolition of a prefabricated structure, two-storey outbuilding, concrete portal frame classrooms and storage buildings; creation of a linear River walk amenity; a new vehicular access from the Ballycumber Road, parking provision and all associated site works.

Offaly County Council has prepared an EIA Screening Report in accordance with the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). On the basis of this Screening Report, Offaly County Council has determined that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment. Accordingly, it has been determined that EIA is not required in respect of this proposed development.

Any person may within 4 (four) weeks from beginning on Wednesday 14th May 2025, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether this proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.

The development has been the subject of an Appropriate Assessment screening in accordance with the EU Habitats Directive and the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended. The Appropriate Assessment Screening concluded that the proposed development would not be likely to give rise to significant effects on any European site.

For a period of 4 (four) weeks beginning on Wednesday 14th May 2025, plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during normal public opening hours, at the offices of:

  • Birr Municipal District, Birr Civic Offices, Wilmer Rd, Townparks, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42 X271
  • Ferbane Library, Lower Main Street, Ferbane, Co. Offaly, R42 WF59
  • Offaly County Council, Áras an Chontae, Charleville Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35 F893

Plans and particulars of the proposed development as follows (hyperlink all below):

Architectural Drawings & Reports

Landscaping Drawings & Report:

Engineering Drawings & Reports;

Ecological Reports:

Lighting Drawings & Reports:

Other:

For a period of 6 (six) weeks, beginning on Wednesday 14th May 2025, submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to: Regeneration Section , Offaly County Council, Áras an Chontae, Charleville Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly or by email to part8ferbaneconvent@offalycoco.ie

Closing date for submissions or observations is Thursday 26th June 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Submissions should be headed “Part 8 – St. Joseph’s Convent, Ferbane”.

Mr. Andrew Murray,
Director of Services,

Offaly County Council.

St. Joseph's Convent, Ferbane Part 8